Description
No of Pages: 124 | Format – PDF
This book offers a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding, managing, and transforming the supply chain in the global rubber industry. Covering every stage from sourcing and forecasting to logistics, sustainability, and digital transformation, it provides a complete roadmap for building stable, resilient, and high-performing supply chain systems. Readers will learn how to manage raw material volatility, develop strong supplier relationships, optimize inventory, prevent common mistakes, and prepare for disruptions through advanced risk management. The book also explores modern trends such as EUDR traceability, ESG expectations, AI-driven planning, warehouse automation, and blockchain transparency — showing how the future of supply chain is becoming smarter and more sustainable. With clear language, real-world insights, ready-to-use tools, and industry-specific examples, the book is designed for rubber manufacturers, supply chain professionals, production managers, R&D teams, SMEs, and young professionals who want to strengthen their operational excellence. At its core, this book delivers a powerful message: those who master their supply chain will lead the rubber industry.
It is a practical handbook, a strategic guide, and an inspiration for anyone committed to building world-class supply chain systems in the rubber industry.
Part I: Foundations of Rubber Supply Chain Excellence
Chapter 1 — Understanding the Rubber Supply Chain: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Chapter 2 — The Building Blocks of a Modern Supply Chain
Chapter 3 — Forecasting & Demand Planning: The Heart of Stability
Part II: Strategic Materials & Procurement Management
Chapter 4 — Managing Raw Material Price Volatility
Chapter 5 — Inventory Strategy: Balancing Cost, Stability & Risk
Chapter 6 — Supplier Relationship Management
Chapter 7 — Material Standardization & Substitution Strategies
Chapter 8 — Warehouse Excellence & Storage Best Practices
Part III: Global Operations, Regulation & Logistics
Chapter 9 — Regulatory & Documentation Mastery
Chapter 10 — Logistics Management & Global Transportation Challenges
Chapter 11 — Building a Sustainable & Responsible Supply Chain
Part IV: Performance, Risk & Competitiveness
Chapter 12 — Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Chapter 13 — Advanced Risk Management
Chapter 14 — Technology & Digital Transformation
Chapter 15 — Customer Expectations & Competitive Advantage
Part V: Multi-Plant Strategy, People & the Future
Chapter 16 — Multi-Plant Coordination & Global Supply Chain Strategy
Chapter 17 — Developing People: The Human Side of Supply Chain
Chapter 18 — The Future of Rubber Industry Supply Chains
Part VI: Practical Tools & Conclusion
Chapter 19 — Practical Tools, Templates & Checklists
Chapter 20 — Final Thoughts: Leading the Future of Rubber Supply Chains
About the Author: Peram Prasada Rao, known simply as Peram, is a global connector, educator, and industry facilitator with over two decades of dedicated service to the international rubber and polymer community. As the Founder & CEO of TechnoBiz in Bangkok, he has built one of the industry’s most trusted hubs for knowledge, training, business development, and networking. Through TechnoBiz, Peram has created and led numerous international conferences, expos, technical forums, and training programs, including Rubber Week, Tyre Tech Week, PU Week, Composite Week, and many specialized industry events. He is also the publisher of Rubber Review, a widely read weekly e-magazine serving more than 18,000 professionals worldwide. Peram has worked closely with global experts, researchers, and industry leaders, earning a reputation for simplifying complex topics and connecting people across borders. TechnoBiz has trained and mentored thousands of students and professionals, always emphasizing continuous learning and global thinking. He has authored and edited multiple handbooks, guides, and industry-focused publications, known for their clarity, practicality, and real-world relevance. With this book on Supply Chain Management in the Rubber Industry, Peram brings together years of observation, discussion, learning, and hands-on engagement with factories across the world. He believes that supply chain excellence is not just a technical function — it is a strategic strength and a foundation for long-term competitiveness.
